Interesting....I feel my most content when Im alone. That is when I feel like I have a life.
Why? I've spent the last 12 years taking care of everyone else and everything else...but me. This role took on a life of it's own as I was at home and did what needed to be done. As time goes on, next thing you know your plate is overflowing with things and it's go. go go. What I like about being alone is that I don't have to answer to anyone. I can do what I want, when I want, for as long as I want.
Im actually beginning to wonder if my new GALing really needs to be more quality time with myself, rather then running out and trying to socialize. Infact I feel that I've spent many years over socialiing and focusing on other things than my needs and wants. I get plenty of socializing and enriching friendships with the great people I work with.